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New June Record, 12-Straight Monthly Records Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport announced today that 2,347,077 passengers flew through the airport in June 2016. Passenger traffic increased 7.6 percent for a new June record. June marked twelve-straight monthly passenger records for BWI Marshall Airport. “BWI Marshall Airport is an important transportation resource, a crucial economic development engine, and an invaluable asset for the entire state of Maryland,” said Governor Hogan. “The continued growth and new records at BWI reflect our strong economy in Maryland,...Read more

COLUMBUS – Cleaner air is expected outside John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) thanks to a program that eliminates the need for fuel-powered equipment at the airline gates. Using a $2.7 million Voluntary Airport Low Emission (VALE) grant awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in September 2015, the Columbus Regional Airport Authority installed pre-conditioned air (PCA) units at 11 jet bridges and upgraded 13 existing ground power units (GPUs). Several gates already had emission-reduction technology prior to the VALE program and now, all gates at John Glenn...Read more

Atlanta, GA (August 24, 2016) – Skanska has signed a contract with the city of Atlanta to upgrade and modernize the airside of the Central Passenger Terminal Complex at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Skanska, leading a joint venture with FS 360, will create a fresh new look for the airside of the complex consistent with the Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal, which opened in 2012. Skanska FS 360 will upgrade the domestic concourses, train stations and tunnels, installing new metal ceilings, LED lighting, flooring and wayfinding signage, among other renovations. The...Read more

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Miracle Flights, the nation's leading medical flight charity, coordinated 603 flights for the month of July 2016. In total, the nonprofit has coordinated over 102,000 flights and flown over 57 million miles in their impressive 30 yr. history. Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160823/400732LOGO In July alone, Miracle Flights flew patients to 19 states from 14 different countries. Since 1985, the Las Vegas based nonprofit has helped patients with rare and life-threatening medical conditions gain access to specialized, out-of-state medical care...Read more

August 23, 2016 – Palmetto, FL – ITW GSE Hobart announces the release of the ITW GSE Hobart 3400 Pre-Conditioned Air unit to the market. The smart choice, the Hobart 3400 supplies fresh, clean air into parked aircraft at carefully monitored temperatures and provides a pleasant atmosphere for passengers and crew. The ease of replacing the modules can minimize downtime. The ITW GSE Hobart 3400 PCA that is launching in the America’s, is the market’s most innovative, reliable and environmentally friendly PCA and the only true modular PCA available. The ITW GSE Hobart 3400 PCA is ETL listed to...Read more

GLENDALE, CA (August 22, 2016) – LKG-CMC, Inc., (LKG) welcomes Sheila Wray Given as a principal and business development leader. Based in the firm’s Glendale, CA, headquarters, Wray Given looks to advance LKG’s comprehensive services in all of its market sectors including airports, transit, rail, transit/rail facilities, highways, education, and water/wastewater. With more than 25 years of experience with global companies, Wray Given specializes in the development and implementation of strategic growth, business development, and branding for A/E/PMCM firms, particularly in the pursuit/capture...Read more

BETHESDA, MD –HMSHost, a part of Autogrill Group, announced today that it has finalized the acquisition of the airport restaurant assets of concessionaire Concession Management Services, Inc. (CMS). HMSHost will transition the operations of 16 dining locations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas), effective August 20, 2016. The restaurant operations are projected to generate nearly $50 million in sales for 2016. The transaction aligns with HMSHost’s goal to continue strengthening its position as the leader of food & beverage services in...Read more

McLean, Virginia, August 11, 2016 – A student attending the University of North Dakota has been selected to receive the first Henry Ogrodzinski (“Henry O”) Scholarship Award established by the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO). The $1,000 scholarship will be presented later this month to Jordan Aritt of Minnesota. The scholarship program was created and named after Ogrodzinski, who was president of NASAO from 1996 – 2014, in honor of his many years of dedicated service to the association. “Henry O and I were friends for 20 years,” said Greg Principato, current NASAO...Read more

MESA, Ariz. — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport continued its impressive growth trajectory in July, notching the third month in a row of record-setting passenger activity. In July 2016, 132,334 passengers traveled through the airport, a 7% increase over last July and the eighth busiest month on record. The top five busiest months of all time at Gateway Airport are in March, typically the most popular travel month of the year for visiting air travelers looking to escape the snow for spring training baseball, golfing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. “July is a popular month for Valley...Read more

Ross & Baruzzini is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Zoia to Director of Aviation in North America. With over 10 years of diverse aviation experience, Zoia brings considerable expertise in large-scale capital development projects, master planning and engineering of technology and security systems. Zoia has served a variety of airports, both in North America and globally, where he managed major terminal improvements and greenfield airport development projects. His portfolio includes Dallas Ft. Worth International Airport, Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Hamad...Read more

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) is pleased to announce that Chris Spaulding, C.M. has been promoted to Manager, Communications. Spaulding’s promotion was effective as of August, 1, 2016. In this capacity, he will take on greater responsibility in managing the council’s website, email, publications and social media platforms as well as the ACC Young Professionals (YP) Forum initiatives in an effort to promote networking, mentoring, education and career growth opportunities among YP’s in the aviation industry. "Chris’ promotion to Manager, Communications reflects his...Read more

DENVER – ­Aug. 8, 2016 – The first half of 2016 was the busiest six months in the history of Denver International Airport (DEN), tallying more than 27.5 million passengers through the end of June. Year-to-date passenger traffic at DEN was 6.8 percent higher than during the same time in 2015, with 27,536,633 passengers. June 2016 also set a new monthly record with 5,208,947 passengers, an increase of 8.4 percent over June 2015. “June marks the tenth consecutive record-setting month for passenger traffic at Denver International Airport and the busiest month in the history of this airport,...Read more

FRESNO, CA – Moody’s Investors Service has announced an improved credit outlook for Fresno Yosemite International Airport to positive from stable. Moody’s also affirmed the airport’s Baa1 rating on Airport Revenue Bonds. Moody’s cited several credit strengths as contributing factors for the improved outlook including: strong management control of Fresno Yosemite International Airport’s financial operations and liquidity, increased airline seat capacity and flight frequencies supported by solid passenger bookings and a modest Capital Improvement Program with no planned future debt issuance...Read more

BETHESDA, MD –HMSHost, a part of Autogrill Group, announced today that it is re-entering the airport retail business with an agreement to purchase the shares of leading travel venue retailer Stellar Partners, Inc. Stellar currently operates 38 convenience and specialty retail stores in ten airports in the U.S. and has annual revenues of $38 million. Stellar will become an independent subsidiary of HMSHost, and will remain headquartered in Tampa, FL, with Stellar President and CEO Susan Stackhouse and Senior Vice President and COO Ramon Bosquez continuing to lead the business. "We are thrilled...Read more

Southwest Airlines Announces Nonstop Service From Denver International Airport to Belize City, Belize DENVER – ­ Aug. 4, 2016 – Southwest Airlines and Denver International Airport (DEN) today announced that the airline will begin offering seasonal nonstop service on Saturdays from Denver to Belize City, Belize beginning March 11, 2017. Belize is a new international destination for Denver that sits on the eastern coast of Central America and is known around the world for its reef scuba diving, fishing, beaches and eco-tourism. More than 13,000 passengers traveled between Denver and Belize City...Read more

Oakland, CA : (August 1, 2016) – A busy summer travel season has lifted passenger traffic at Oakland International Airport to a six-year high. The Airport reported today that 1,113,508 travelers passed through its terminal gates in June. It was the most passengers in a single month since March 2008. The Airport said passenger traffic was up 9.9 percent, or 100,023 travelers, in June compared to the same period last year. It was the 31st consecutive month of growth at the Airport. “The airport is pleased at this ongoing growth trend during the already-busy summer travel season,” said Port of...Read more

Oakland, CA – (July 29, 2016) : Visitors to the Oakland International Airport website today will be welcomed by a brightly colored, interactive homepage. Today, the Airport announces that it has completely redesigned its website at www.oaklandairport.com . The site’s bold new homepage features bright, scrolling graphics, clickable icons for all destinations reachable by OAK, and graphic tiles for travelers’ most requested information. The Airport said the new website provides a cleaner design, better functionality, intuitive navigation, and coordinated branding with the Port of Oakland, which...Read more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado July 28, 2016 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today celebrates ten years of service out of Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT). Since 2006, Allegiant has carried over 385,000 passengers between Grand Junction and its two vacation destinations. Allegiant’s ultra-low-cost model has also reduced the average fare paid by Grand Junction area travelers, with base fares averaging $48. Allegiant first offered service out of Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to McCarran International Airport (LAS) on July 26, 2006. In the ten years that have followed, Allegiant has expanded...Read more

DENVER – ­ July 27, 2016 – Aeromexico and Denver International Airport (DEN) announced today that the airline will begin offering nonstop service from Denver to Monterrey, Mexico this December. This new international destination from Denver will operate seasonally from Dec. 17 to Jan. 15 on Saturdays and Sundays. The flight will operate using an Embraer 170 with 76 seats and will operate using the following schedule: Denver - Monterrey* AM2485 Noon 3:50 p.m. Saturday, Sunday Monterrey - Denver* AM2484 8:40 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Sunday * Times published are local to each country and are...Read more

DETROIT (July 27, 2016) – Passenger traffic at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) has grown by more than 817,000 passengers in the first half of 2016, compared to the same time last year, according to data released today by the airport’s Department of Financial Planning & Analysis. The 5.1 percent year-over-year increase adds up to 16,885,617 passengers, which can be partially attributed to new service and increased demand in the market. “The airlines continue to add routes to DTW, which in many cases has led to lower fares, plus the local economy is thriving,” said Airport Authority CEO...Read more

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